Oak Drive, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7

The village of Sowerby
The village of Sowerby links with Thirsk, but retains its own identity and is set in the heart of
'Herriot Country', the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales National Park to the west and the North
Yorkshire Moors National Park to the east. Thirsk is also the Darrowby of the late 'James
Herriot' (Alf Wight), famous vet and author.
On Front Street, which is the main road through the village, an avenue lined with trees, is an
old timbered house and the historical village church, and over Cod Beck at the southern end
is an old packhorse bridge.
Local facilities include a reputable public house and a nursing home. There are several
schools in Sowerby -Thirsk School on Topcliffe Road, and also a primary school. The village
is within easy access of the A1, A19/A168 for commuting both north to Teesside and south
to York.

The market town of Thirsk
Thirsk is ideally placed for those who enjoy country pursuits and together with a popular
racecourse, excellent golfing facilities and myriad opportunities for individual and team
sports, it offers a charming environment in which to live. It is situated in the heart of 'Herriot
Country', between the Yorkshire Dales and the North Yorkshire Moors National Parks.
The thriving market town of Thirsk is conveniently located for easy access by road to:
The Spa town of Harrogate (22 miles)
Historic York (21 Miles)
Leeds ( 30 Miles) and
Teesside (23 Miles)

Thirsk has the following excellent rail connections:
TransPennine Express to York, Leeds and Manchester
and the Grand Central Train line giving direct access to
London Kings Cross in under 2 ½ hours.
The excellent road and rail connections, together with Durham and Tees Valley Airport (25
miles) and Leeds/Bradford Airport (35 miles), make Thirsk an ideal location for those wishing
to enjoy the country life but retain superb access to the remainder of the UK and
indeed internationally.

There are three primary schools and a secondary school in Thirsk. Additionally, within a 20-
mile radius, well respected private schools include Queen Mary's, Cundall Manor, Ampleforth
and Queen Ethelburga's.

Property Description
On entry to the home there is a large reception hall way leading to the living room, superb
breakfast kitchen and also the cloak room. There is also a staircase to the first floor
accommodation. The living room, to the front elevation of the home, has a large bay window
which capitalises on allowing natural light into the room. The breakfast kitchen is a
contemporary design and is fitted with base and wall units and fitted appliances. Thee is
also excellent work surface area and double doors to the gardens with a further window to the
rear elevation. Completing the breakfast kitchen is a small room leading to the utility room.
On the first floor, the landing area is a pleasant size leading to the four bedrooms. It is
worth noting that the master bedroom does have an en suite shower room. The bathroom
has a panel bath, w.c and also a wash hand basin sink set on a vanity. There is also a
contemporary tiled surround.
Externally, the rear gardens to the property are ideal for a variety of clients, especially
families and young children. There is also an extended, allowing off road parking for a vehicle
and also a single garage.

Please Note:
Council: North Yorkshire
Tax Band:E
EPC: B
EPC Link:
The property is freehold

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